swap_horiz Chris Paul Alternatives

1

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry remains the premier shooting threat in the NBA. His unparalleled range and accuracy continue to redefine o...

Guard Shooter Active Basketball

9.5 Brilliant

2

Magic Johnson

Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr., a dominant point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, revolutionized the NBA with his exception...

Retired Showtime 1980S Point Guard

9.5 Brilliant

3

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain dominated the NBA with his unprecedented single-game scoring record of 100 points in 1962 and consisten...

Record Holder Retired 1960S Scorer

9.4 Excellent

4

Bill Russell

Bill Russell dominated the NBA for 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, leading his team to an unprecedented 11 champions...

Defense Retired 1960S Celtics

9.4 Excellent

5

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, was renowned for his relentless competitive spirit, s...

Retired Guard 2000S Scorer

9.4 Excellent

6

Larry Bird

Larry Bird was a dominant forward for the Boston Celtics from 1979 to 1992, renowned for his exceptional shooting accura...

Retired 1980S Shooter Forward

9.3 Excellent

7

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal, a dominant center for numerous NBA teams including the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, achieved six...

Retired 2000S Dominant Lakers

9.3 Excellent

8

Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan, a dominant power forward for the San Antonio Spurs from 1997 to 2016, earned five NBA championships and was...

Retired 2000S Fundamentals Power Forward

9.2 Excellent

9

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant is a six-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion known for his exceptional scoring ability, versatile o...

Champion Active Modern Era Forward

9.1 Excellent

10

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo, born in Greece to Nigerian immigrants, is a dominant NBA forward for the Milwaukee Bucks known fo...

MVP Active Modern Era Forward

9.1 Excellent

11

Luka Dončić

Luka Dončić, playing for the Dallas Mavericks, is a Slovenian professional basketball player renowned for his exceptiona...

European Guard Active Modern Era

8.7 Great

12

John Stockton

John Stockton holds the NBA record for most assists with 15,806 over a remarkable 19-season career primarily with the Ut...

Retired Jazz 1990S Point Guard

8.6 Great

13

Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard is a two-time NBA champion and four-time All-Star known for his exceptional defensive prowess, particularl...

Champion Two Way Active Modern Era

8.6 Great

14

James Harden

James Harden, known for his exceptional ball-handling and prolific scoring ability, has spent the majority of his NBA ca...

Guard Step Back Active Modern Era

8.5 Great

15

Steve Nash

Steve Nash, a Hall of Fame point guard for the Phoenix Suns, is renowned for his exceptional court vision and prolific t...

Retired 2000S Playmaker Point Guard

8.4 Great

16

Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid, the seven-time All-Star center for the Philadelphia 76ers, is known for his dominant post presence, excepti...

MVP Active Modern Era Center

8.4 Great

17

Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis is a dominant power forward known for his exceptional combination of size, athleticism, and scoring abilit...

Two Way Active Modern Era Forward

8.3 Great

18

Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard is a professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers, renowned for his exceptional long-ran...

Shooter Active Modern Era Clutch

8.2 Great

19

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook, known for his dynamic playmaking and scoring ability, has spent the majority of his NBA career with t...

Guard Active Modern Era Athletic

8.0 Great

20

Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a forward for the Boston Celtics of the NBA, known for his scoring ability, a...

Active Modern Era Forward Scorer

8.0 Great